West Hawaii Weather Advisory Update for April 26th, 2019

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a
* Flood advisory for the island of Hawaii in Hawaii County* Until 130 AM HST (April 27th, 2019).
* At 1026 PM HST, radar indicated heavy rain over leeward sections
of the Big Island, in upslope areas between the Kona Airport and
Captain Cook. Rain was falling at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per
hour. Minor flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas can be
expected.
* Locations in the advisory include but are not limited to...
Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Honalo, Captain Cook, Kalaoa, Honaunau,
Kahaluu-Keauhou, Kainaliu and Holualoa.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to
flooding.
Rainfall and runoff will also cause hazardous driving conditions due
to ponding, reduced visibility and poor braking action.
Do not cross fast flowing or rising water in your vehicle, or on
foot. Turn around, don`t drown.
This advisory may need to be extended beyond 130 AM HST if heavy rain
persists.